Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese cargo and passenger flights, Taiwan said on Thursday, suspecting China of being behind the unprecedented move. “We suspect definitely China was behind this,” Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi told AFP after confirming that Pakistan had closed an»»»

Beijing accused Manila on Thursday of “erecting multiple obstacles” for its attendance at an ASEAN meeting in the Philippines this week, where China will be represented by an embassy attache. “The Philippine side has allowed certain politicians to use public office for private ends and erected mult»»»

Tunis, Oct. 29 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is densely cloudy in northern coasts, the National Institute of Meteorology said. Scattered showers and rainstorms are expected in the west then in central eastern and south eastern region in the...»»»

By Staff, Agencies Officials at the US Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site [SRS] in South Carolina lifted a Site Area Emergency late Wednesday after a fire at the Savannah River National Laboratory was extinguished and radiological surveys detected no contamination. The emergency was officia»»»

By Staff, Agencies Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing its territory to be used as a launchpad for drones recently deployed in attacks against Sudan, with a senior Foreign Ministry official warning that the alleged activity poses a serious threat to regional security and stability. Foreign Minis»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s rally in Ohio was interrupted Wednesday by two separate protesters who raised questions about his reported ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The first interruption came just minutes into Trump’s remarks, when a protester shouted,»»»

By Staff, Agencies US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist at the Pentagon, from his position on the Joint Staff, The Hill reported Wednesday. According to the report, which cited two US officials familiar with the matter who spoke on condi»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States is likely to face sustained fiscal pressures regardless of the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections, as rising entitlement spending and debt-servicing costs threaten to drive government debt higher, Fitch Ratings warned Wednesday. In a report, the credit ra»»»

Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has contacted Iran's security chief in a bid to revive peace talks that could head off a renewed American assault on the Islamic republic, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council,»»»

Discussions being held over the availability of the US Patriot missile defence system Sydney: Australia is considering purchasing missile interceptors developed for Israel’s Iron Dome as it seeks to rapidly build an air defence shield, officials said on Thursday. Citing rapid changes in warfare see»»»

Washington, USA: Google has announced the launch of its new Gemini 4 Carbon AI model, with improvements in programming, complex task execution, and cybersecurity. Google said the new model topped the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index in its fifth edition, succeeding the Argon model that the co»»»

Abu Dhabi innovation reduces CO₂ by 99% and brine salinity by 40% Abu Dhabi: A professor at Abu Dhabi University has won a US patent for a system that tackles two environmental problems at once, but the technology has so far only been tested in the lab. “A patent is one milestone in a longer journe»»»

By Staff, Agencies Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday criticized French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen for her remarks about the “Mexicanization” of France, describing the French politician as misinformed and defending Mexico’s cultural values. “She is misinformed because the ‘M»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Shoots Down US MQ-1 Drone Near Strait of Hormuz, Marks 14th Interception 29-10-2026 10:11 AM Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I»»»

Outgoing Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov told bTV that the maritime drones that struck the container ship CONTSHIP JET near Cape Kaliakra came from the east, while emphasizing that Bulgaria’s military had intelligence about a possible attack and that legal restrictions prevented it from engag»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has ruled that Rumen Radev did not commit an administrative violation of the Electoral Code in a statement he made after attending an event, adopting the decision by an 8-7 vote following several hours of deliberations. However, some commission members challeng»»»

Canada and the European Union will pursue closer ties but have dropped a proposal for associate EU membership, according to a joint declaration ahead of Thursday’s summit in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US, despite warnings from Donald Trump. Ca»»»

DOHA Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, hosted a breast cancer awareness workshop for its women employees at its Head Office, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), as part of its Pink October initiatives to mark the Awareness Month. The workshop formed part of the B»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC announces dowbning of MQ-1 drone east of Hormuz 29-10-2026 08:55 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli occupation bulldozers demolished a»»»

London, Oct. 29 (SANA) Oil prices fell in early trading Thursday as investors assessed diplomatic efforts to avert a resumption of US military strikes against Iran, amid signs that communication between the two sides was continuing.According to Bloomberg, Brent crude futures moved toward $114 per b»»»

No reason given for firing as Trump considers new Iran strikes Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defence official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one that comes even as President Donald Trump is weighing r»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was removed this week from his role as head of strategy,»»»

SEOUL: A South Korean special prosecutor on Thursday demanded the death penalty for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, ahead of an appeals court verdict on rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. The Seoul High Court has yet to set a date for a verdict on Yoon’s ap»»»

URDA: Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One of Europe’s deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safe»»»

Domestic manufacturing, resilient supply chains work together to strengthen food security Founded in the UAE in 1975, IFFCO has grown into a multinational food and consumer goods group, employing 15,000 people across 95 operations in more than 50 countries. With manufacturing and distribution facil»»»

Data reportedly exposes ICE personnel and officials overseeing covert operations Washington: A nonprofit news leak group said Wednesday it has published data on more than 41,000 employees of the US Department of Homeland Security, including those working on President Donald Trump's immigration enfo»»»

Hungary’s new government has unveiled plans for a 15% exit tax on unrealised investment gains for wealthy individuals who move their tax residence abroad. The proposed measure, which could take effect on 1 January 2027, would mean some people face a tax bill even if they have not sold their investm»»»

Romania risks facing a diesel shortage this winter, with prices having risen by almost 40% since the beginning of the year and fuel reserves being less substantial than they might appear, according to a specialist analysis published on last ...»»»

Turkish investors are preparing increasingly large-scale solar energy and battery storage projects in Romania, while major energy companies and industrial groups are entering the local market or expanding their presence, according to the conclusions of the second edition of the "Türkiye-Romania Ene»»»

The city of Sibiu will have a photovoltaic park in Dealul Daii, that will cover most of the energy usage for public lighting and will contribute to reducing the city's electricity spending.The contract for the design and execution of the ...»»»

In the first nine months of this year, natural gas producer Romgaz recorded a total hydrocarbon production of 23.49 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe), a 1.99% decrease compared to the 23.96 million boe produced during the same period last year, according to a preliminary report submitted on T»»»

Brazil was left guessing as the defeated candidate made his way to Florida by private jet Flavio Bolsonaro's clandestine escape to the United States bewildered Brazil and triggered a frantic search for his whereabouts. The Supreme Court had ordered the son of jailed ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro to forf»»»

This diversity can be seen in the positions currently promoted by companies taking part in Angajatori de TOP. PPC Romania is listing opportunities for energy engineers, electricians, grid connection and maintenance specialists, project management professionals, e-mobility, storage and renewable-ene»»»

The week-long programme strengthens cooperation between the Philippines and the UAE Dubai: The Philippines is looking to learn from the UAE's government practices to improve public service delivery, with 27 Filipino government leaders taking part in a capacity-building programme focused on digital »»»

Winter travel surge sees UAE airport capacity rise despite flight cancellations UAE airports are seeing a rise in scheduled seat capacity ahead of the winter travel season, with more international services expected to return between late October and December. However, flight disruptions continue to»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the rightful leader of Brazil after arriving in the US. He fled the country following his election defeat to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump, landed in Miami, Florid»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the village of Al-Mansoura, south of Jenin 29-10-2026 09:29 AM Latest News Urgent News I»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Since July 2025, a total of 56 Russian citizens have been detained across Russian regions for committing crimes after being coerced by Ukrainian security services, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said in a statement, adding that all of them had been users of the Dayvin»»»

Ethiopian police detain several suspects as investigation into mysterious death continues Dubai: A 48-year-old Israeli businessman was found dead inside a restaurant toilet in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, with police investigating suspicions that he may have been poisoned, according to media re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), participated in the 10th Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Digital Government, held yesterday in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the participation of Their Excellencies the Mini»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with the Special Representative of the European Union (EU) for the Gulf HE Luigi Di Maio, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the »»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar affirmed that women’s participation should not remain merely a formal representation, but should be an actual, complete and pivotal participation in building sustainable peace. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representativ»»»

Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi's sons are also carrying the legacy forward Time machines do not exist, except when someone spends a lifetime preserving the pieces of a world that has disappeared. They exist for those who choose to look: In old letters, photographs of places that no longer exist, electr»»»

DUBAI: A ship on fire has been reported in the Strait of Hormuz, British maritime agency UKMTO said on Thursday, without providing details of the cause of the blaze or any casualties. The agency said it received the report from the master of another ship, with the vessel spotted nine nautical miles»»»

Romania's population by domicile stood at 21.558 million on 1 July 2026, down 0.5% compared with the same date last year, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Official statistics ...»»»

Turnover in market services mainly provided to businesses dropped in the first eight months of this year compared with 2025, both in gross terms, by 0.8%, and in seasonally and working-day adjusted terms, by 1.6%, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on ...»»»

Managers in the retail trade and services sectors expect economic activity to remain relatively stable over the next three months, while a moderate decline in employment is anticipated in manufacturing and construction, alongside price increases across all economic sectors, according to data the Na»»»

The next 6 to 12 months will deepen differences among companies in Romania, in conditions in which firms with a solid financial situation, sufficient cash and well controlled costs might take advantage of this period of time to win customers and market shares, while companies with high debts, low p»»»

Risk management means having the courage to make decisions in a changing world; it means having the courage to transform risk into a competitive advantage, stated Eduard Simionescu, General Manager of GrECo Romania, at a specialized event on Wednesday."Risk ...»»»